Alabama head football coach Nick Saban announced Thursday the addition of Dan Enos and Craig Kuligowski to the Crimson Tide coaching staff. Enos will serve as an associate head coach and quarterbacks coach for the Tide, while Kuligowski will be an associate head coach and coach the defensive line.

Alabama head football coach Nick Saban announced Thursday the addition of Dan Enos and Craig Kuligowski to the Crimson Tide coaching staff. Enos will serve as an associate head coach and quarterbacks coach for the Tide, while Kuligowski will be an associate head coach and coach the defensive line.

On a steamy and sweltering morning in south Louisiana, the LSU football team officially reported for the start of fall camp. The Tigers checking into the West Campus Apartments Wednesday morning, with their first practice set for Thursday. More >>

On a steamy and sweltering morning in south Louisiana, the LSU football team officially reported for the start of fall camp. The Tigers checking into the West Campus Apartments Wednesday morning, with their first practice set for Thursday. More >>

Leonard Fournette's freshman season got off to a slow start. But after being held to just 18 yards rushing in a season opening win against Wisconsin, Fournette burst into the end zone for a short touchdown run against FCS member Sam Houston State in Tiger Stadium.More >>

Leonard Fournette's freshman season got off to a slow start. But after being held to just 18 yards rushing in a season opening win against Wisconsin, Fournette burst into the end zone for a short touchdown run against FCS member Sam Houston State in Tiger Stadium.More >>

As a Warrick Dunn Player of the Year Award winner, we know Kendell Beckwith possesses both the physical and mental tools to be great on the football field. Now entering his junior year, he said he’s taking his new leadership role on head first. More >>

As a Warrick Dunn Player of the Year Award winner, we know Kendell Beckwith possesses both the physical and mental tools to be great on the football field. Now entering his junior year, he said he’s taking his new leadership role on head first. More >>

(AP Photo/John Raoux). New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka throws in the first inning of a spring baseball exhibition game against the Detroit Tigers, Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Lakeland, Fla.

Major League Baseball is working to finalize a two-game series between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox at London's Olympic Stadium on June 29-30 in 2019, a person familiar with the plans tells The...More >>

Major League Baseball is working to finalize a two-game series between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox at London's Olympic Stadium on June 29-30 in 2019, a person familiar with the plans tells The Associated Press.More >>

(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh). Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue reacts as he watches his team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Chicago.

Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue is taking a leave of absence from the team to address health issues that have included chest pains and loss of sleep.More >>

Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue is taking a leave of absence from the team to address health issues that have included chest pains and loss of sleep.More >>

(AP Photo/Paul Sancya). Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo argues during the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball tournament second-round game against Syracuse in Detroit, Sunday, March 18, 2018.

Tom Izzo walked into his final news conference before a game this season and saw Michigan State's interim president conducting interviews.More >>

Tom Izzo walked into his final news conference before a game this season and saw Michigan State's interim president conducting interviews.More >>

(RNN) – As soon as the college football season arrives so do predictions for the Heisman winner.

The stars of college football in 2014 shine on a new season that's just a few days away. One of these frontrunners could break the streak of virtual unknowns who have won the trophy in the last few years.

The list will change and new favorites will emerge before midterms. But while the weather is still hot, here are the top seven players on the Heisman watch list.

Jameis Winston, QB, Florida State

The reigning Heisman winner always gets first dibs.

While Winston's off-season troubles have shown his age, his skills and ability to rally his team around him on the field are what matter to Heisman voters.

The Seminoles schedule is so manageable, it could be another cakewalk to back-to-back ACC Championships. The schedule will also allow (In)Famous Jameis to inflate his statistics; in 2013, Winston went 257-of-384 for 4,057 passing yards, 40 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, plus four rushing touchdowns.

Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon

Could Mariota be the best quarterback in the country in 2014? That's up to Mariota, whose performances in losses at Stanford and at Arizona in 2013 hindered his trip to New York.

Mariota had 11 games where he threw for more than 230 yards; he had 31 passing touchdowns for 3,665 passing yards, along with nine rushing touchdowns – solid numbers for a Heisman contender.

The Heisman was his for the taking and Mariota didn't hang out - the junior could have one more year to chase it down. Given Oregon's 2014 schedule, Mariota's test will prove challenging.

Brett Hundley, QB, UCLA

Hundley might be overshadowed by Mariota's arm, but the two quarterbacks are similar: both are among the Pac-12's best signal callers, both are dual threats and they pose as each other's main nightmare to Heisman dreams.

Hundley's Heisman hopes will depend on a 2014 that's more like his 2012 season, where his statistics are slightly better than 2013. He's remained consistent, but with home games vs. Oregon, USC and Stanford and a neutral site game vs. Texas in Dallas, Hundley will have to be the top performer to shine for Heisman voters.

UCLA only has one other Heisman winner – quarterback Gary Beban in 1967. Hundley wants to add his name to that legacy.

Todd Gurley, RB, Georgia

If there is one player whose team's success depends on him, it's Todd Gurley and the Bulldogs. He's the SEC's most important player, and if he gets 350 to 400 touches in 2014, the possibilities are endless for Georgia.

The powerful, but oft-injured Gurley returns for his junior year healthy and ready to capitalize on numbers that have left Bulldogs salivating at the idea of a SEC Championship.

Gurley was impressive last year despite missing three games: 165 rushing attempts for 989 yards and 10 touchdowns, in addition to having six receiving touchdowns with 441 receiving yards.

How Gurley remains a Heisman contender: durability and consistency. If he's injured again or doesn't step up, he has a star running back behind him in Keith Marshall.

Bryce Petty, QB, Baylor

Petty lost heat in last year's Heisman race when the Bears lost at Oklahoma State following a 9-0 start.

But the senior quarterback with a Texas-sized throwing arm is back. Chicks dig quarterbacks – so do Heisman voters.

For the Heisman win, Petty will have to top his 2013 statistics: 250-of-403 for 4,200 passing yards and 32 passing touchdowns, plus 14 rushing touchdowns and nine games where he threw for 300+ yards.

Petty could be his own worst enemy – the numbers are so high and the hype so intense, he could fall victim to a slump as a fifth-year senior.

Ameer Abdullah, RB, Nebraska

The “sexy pick” in 2014. The Cornhuskers ball carrier will be looking for his third straight 1,000-yard rushing season. Abdullah has 2,977 rushing yards in his career at Nebraska – 1,690 yards came in 2013 – making him one of the best rushers in the country.

Abdullah would be the first player in Nebraska football history to conquer the feat, and he could be the one who carries the program back to the top of the Big Ten – and to national prominence.

Alabama's offense will go wherever the mind of new offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin goes – which leaves many folks who yell “Roll Tide” a reason to be fearful.

But nothing Kiffin can do (hopefully) will slow down the junior speedster, who finished 2013 with 1,235 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns. Bama might have a dual quarterback setup to begin 2014, so he will get plenty of touches.

Keenan Reynolds, QB, Navy

A pick from the land of the Independents - the junior Midshipmen quarterback has posted a 15-6 record since becoming the starter in 2012.

Reynolds wins aren't going to make anyone swoon – the biggest came against Indiana and Air Force. But a large part of the country and Heisman voters will get to see him on Week 1 – his team opens with Ohio State.

(AP Photo/Gerry Broome). Texas A&amp;M's Jay Jay Chandler (0) drives against North Carolina's Luke Maye (32) during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, March 18, 2018.

T.J. Starks had 21 points and Texas A&M overpowered North Carolina inside, upsetting the reigning national champions 86-65 Sunday in the NCAA Tournament to mark the second straight year a title holder missed the...More >>

T.J. Starks had 21 points and Texas A&M overpowered North Carolina inside, upsetting the reigning national champions 86-65 Sunday in the NCAA Tournament to mark the second straight year a title holder missed the Sweet 16.More >>

(AP Photo/Denis Poroy). Clemson forward Elijah Thomas, front, celebrates a basket with forward David Skara during the first half of a second-round NCAA men's college basketball tournament game against Auburn on Sunday, March 18, 2018, in San Diego.

Gabe DeVoe scored 22 points and Elijah Thomas had 18 points and 11 rebounds for Clemson, which closed the first half with a 25-4 run that helped it beat cold-shooting Auburn 84-53 and advance to the Midwest Region...More >>

Gabe DeVoe scored 22 points and Elijah Thomas had 18 points and 11 rebounds for Clemson, which closed the first half with a 25-4 run that helped it beat cold-shooting Auburn 84-53 and advance to the Midwest Region semifinal.More >>

(AP Photo/Wade Payne). Oregon State center Marie Gulich, left, knocks the ball away Tennessee center Mercedes Russell, right, in the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Knoxville, Tenn.

Tennessee lost for the first time at home in women's NCAA Tournament history when Marie Gulich had 14 points and 12 rebounds to lead sixth-seeded Oregon State to a 66-59 win.More >>

Tennessee lost for the first time at home in women's NCAA Tournament history when Marie Gulich had 14 points and 12 rebounds to lead sixth-seeded Oregon State to a 66-59 win.More >>

(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez). Tennessee guard James Daniel III (3) attempts a steal against Loyola-Chicago guard Clayton Custer (13), who maintained control of the ball during the first half of a second-round game at the NCAA men's college basketball tour...

Another NCAA Tournament pray answered for Loyola-Chicago, and the Ramblers are set to bring Sister Jean to the Sweet 16. Clayton Custer's jumper took a friendly bounce off the rim and in with 3.6 seconds left, and...More >>

Another NCAA Tournament pray answered for Loyola-Chicago, and the Ramblers are set to bring Sister Jean to the Sweet 16. Clayton Custer's jumper took a friendly bounce off the rim and in with 3.6 seconds left, and 11th-seeded Loyola beat Tennessee.More >>